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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,244.33 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,244.33 and 570.91 is: 787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,244.33 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,244.33 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,244.33 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 710,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,391.36/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.58

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